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Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Grand Cru Kitterle
Region
Alsace, France
Introduction
Seven generations and nearly two centuries have passed since the founding of Domaines Schlumberger. In 1810, Nicolas Schlumberger established his vineyards on the renowned, sunny slopes above the town of Guebwiller. Through successive generations the holding has grown from the original few small plots to one of France’s largest and finest vineyards. Seventh generation Alain Beydon-Schlumberger runs the domaine.
Grapes
100% Gewurztraminer
Viticulture
The Kitterlé vineyard was given the nick name “Calf-breaker” by the local vine growers who worked in the breathtakingly high vineyards on the steep slopes. This volcanic-sandstone plot is on unique site, on a steeply sloping rocky outcrop facing south-west, south and south-east. The light, sandy soil, which need to be retained by huge dry stones walls only gives low yields.
20 ha out of this 26 ha plot belong to Domaines Schlumberger.
Wine Making
Hand-picked into crates. Whole bunches pressed at once before being left to settle on the lees. Fermentation takes place in temperature controlled tuns before being left for another 8 months on the lees.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Lemon yellow with light green reflections and good intensity.
Nose: A distinguished nose with delicate aromas dominated by exotic fruit, litchi, mango, spice and hints of rose. Aerating reveals grapefruit, passion fruit and ginger. Complex and splendid.
Palate: Well structured, a good body and a splendid range of flavours - spice, ginger, exotic fruit, grapefruit, litchi, passion fruit and floral notes. Superb freshness with a beautiful long finish.
Food Matching
An accompaniment to a selection of blue cheeses and candied pear with ginger.
Alcohol
13.5%
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